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: Cultural Suggestions. All squash grows best in a deep, fertile soil. Bush varieties 
\y are grown in rows or hills 4 by 4 ft. apart; running varieties, 8 by 8 ft. apart. 
\ : Sow seed in spring when soil has become warm. Thin bush varieties to 4 plants 
in a hill, running varieties to 2 to 4 plants to a hill. A packet will plant 8 hills; 
bush varieties, one oz. 40 hills; running varieties, one oz. 50 hills; 3 to 4 
- lbs. per acre. 
_— : - Giant Winter squashes require the same general cultural directions as the sum- 
: Summer Crookneck mer varieties but need a longer growing season to mature. 
Giant Straightneck 60 days. The convenient straight shape 
of this squash makes it superior to its 
parent Crookneck. Plants bushy and prolific. Fruits golden yellow, heav- 
ily warted, 18 inches long; flesh thick and yellow of delicious flavor and 
fine quality. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; Y lb. 75c; Ib. $1.75, prepaid. 
M An Outstanding New Summer Squash. This 
Yankee Hybrid 1941 All America Bronze Winner is a true 
single-cross hybrid between Connecticut Straightneck and Early Prolific 
Straightneck. In addition to oblong creamy yellow fruits of larger size 
the plants are more abundant yielders of early fruits. Pkt. 20c; oz. 75c; 
1/4, lb. $2.80; Ib. $10.00. 
Early White Bush (Patty Pan). 54 days. Flat, scalloped fruit 
of greenish white color when young, and 
white when mature. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; 4% Ib. 75c; lb. $1.75. 
60 days. A handsome, oblong, dark green va- 
Cocozelle Bush riety speckled with lighter green. Of bushy 
growth with fruits. 10 to 12 inches long. Of distinct buttery flavor. 
Golden Summer Crookneck 3°, days; The pest OF the Pkt. 10c; oz. 25¢; 4 Ib. 75¢} Ib. $1.75. 
bright orange-yellow fruits densely covered with warts. Has sweet fine- Zucchini 62 days. Similar to Cocozelle but with dark greenish black 
grained flesh of a rich buttery flavor. Of true bush habit. Pkt. 10c; skin and well-flavored greenish white flesh. Cylindrical 
oz. 25c; ¥% Ib. 75c; Ye Ib. $1.00; Ib. $1.75.» fruits 12 in. long and 8% in. thick. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; 1% lb. 75c; Ib. $2.00. 
WINTER SQUASH 
115 days. Fairly large fruits with dark bronze-green 
True Hubbard warted skin, the toughness of which makes it a favorite 
for shipping and-_winter use; if properly stored, will keep until spring. 12 in. 
long and 10 in. thick; weigh about 12 Ibs. Attractive deep orange-yellow flesh 
. which is fine grained, sweet and dry. The standard winter squash for all‘pur- 
poses, whether for freezing, home, market or shipping. We offer our own improved 
strain; it represents the perfection of winter squashes for pies, baking, boiling, 
etc. Unexcelled quality. Pkt. 10¢; oz. 25c; % lb. 60c; Y% Ib. $1.00; Ib. $1.90. 
Chicago Warted Hubbard It combines the fine points of the 
- original strain with increased size, 
rougher shell, improved quality, thick flesh, fine color. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; 
1/4, Ib. 60c; Ye Ib. $1.00; Ib. $1.90. 
The Blue Hubbard is an entirely distinct variety, re- 
Blue Hubbard sembling the Chicago Warted Hubbard in size and 
shape, but the color is a clear blue gray. The bright yellow thick flesh is 
fine grained, very dry, sweet and delightfully flavored. Desirable home or 
market sort. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; 4% lb. 6O0c; Yo lb. $1.00; Ib. $1.90. 
The shell is warty, hard and strong and very 
Golden Hubbard beautiful orange red color. Shape like the old 
Hubbard. The flesh is deep orange and uniformly so to the rind. It cooks 
very dry, fine grained, good flavor. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; 1% lb. 60c; ¥% Ib. 
$1.00; Ib. $1.90. - 








Butternut 
Choice. 85 days. 
An exceptionally 
meaty variety of 
excellent quality. 
The fruits are 10 to 12 in. long and 4 to 5 in. at greatest diameter; bottle shaped, smooth, 
dark buff colored skin and a hard shell. The fiesh is orange, dry, sweet, fine textured and 
of excellent ‘flavor. Makes delicious pies and is fine either baked or boiled. Satisfactory 
for freezing. Vigorous vine growth; heavy yielder. Pkt. 15c; oz. 50c; Y% Ib. $1.25; 
Yo lb. $2.25; Ib. $3.75. 
Smooth gray-green skin and delicate light orange, fine-grained flesh, firm 
Banana and solid, and free from all stringiness or cae eee pecaly 20 ce long 
and 6 in. thick. Considered by many to be the sweetest of all squashes, as 1t cooks very 
smooth and is delicious and sweet to the taste. Pkt. 10c; oz. 35c; 1/4 Ib. $1.00; 1, lb. $1.50; 
Ib. $2.75. . Table Queen 
reup is a new winter squash developed by Prof. A. F. Yeager, horti- 
Buttercup Bee ot Novth Dakota Agricultural College. It is entirely distinct in 
type, a turban shape, with thin skin and thick orange flesh at the stem end. The seed 
cavity is at the bottom covered with a very thin layer of flesh. Weighs from 3 to 4 pounds, 
just right size for the average family. Has less waste than any other squash. Quality 
the very best, better even than Hubbard. Pkt. 10c; oz. 35c; VY, Ib. $1.00; 1/2 lb. $1.50; 
lb. $2.75. 
* A most unusual vining squash with creamy white fruits 
Vegetable Spaghetti about 8 inches long and 4 to 5 inches in diameter. When 
mature boil whole for about 30 minutes, not longer. Cut open, remove the center seed 
core and season the flesh that appears as tightly wound spaghetti-like threads or strings, 
with salt and butter. Of a most delicious, mild, and pleasing flavor. Easily stored for 
winter use. Pkt. 10c; oz. 35c; 1 lb. $1.00; ¥/2 lb. $1.50; lb. $2.75. 

Pomc become known for its supreme quality. Produces medium sized, top- 
Delicious Meet aes green fruits with light green markings. Individual fruits 
will weigh from 5 to 10 Ibs. each. The dry flesh is bright orange, thick, fine-grained, and 
of outstanding flavor. An excellent winter keeper. Pkt. 10c; oz. 35c; % Ib. $1.00; ¥/ Ib. 
$1.50; Ib. $2.75. ‘ 
58 days. Early maturing and fine for home or market garden use 
Table Queen and wor Seiacing: Fruit: 6 inches long, 4% inches in diameter ; 
weight 11% Ibs., acorn shaped, ripped, smooth, thin shelled, dark green. Flesh: light yellow, 
bakes well, with inviting flavor. Pkt. 10c;. oz. 25c; 1% Ib. 75c; Yo Ib. $1.00; lb. $1.75. 
60 days. Somewhat larger than the regular Table Queen, 
Golden Table Queen and a beautiful deep golden color. The orange fiesh is thick, 
dry and of fine texture. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; 1/4 Ib. 75c; 2 Ib. $1.00; Ib. $1.75. 
29 days. A family-sized Table 
Royal Acorn Mammoth Table Queen Cae eh eehen shaped fruits 
914 in. long and 6 in. across. Pkt. 10c; 0z. 25c; 1/4 Ib. 75c; ¥2 Ib. $1.00; Ib. $1.75. Delicious 
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